Definition of "airborne" in Englisch

adjective

1. In or carried by the air.

   • Airborne pollen can aggravate allergies.

2. In flight.

3. Fitted to an aircraft.

   • airborne radar

4. Transported by air in an aircraft.

   • airborne troops

noun

1. Military infantry intended to be transported by air and delivered to the battlefield by parachute or helicopter.